2014 WESTERN STAR 4700; 2014 FREIGHTLINER M2; 2014 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA; 2014 FREIGHTLINER CORONADO; 2014 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA; 2014 WESTERN STAR 4900; 2014 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY; 2014 FREIGHTLINER 122SD; 2015 FREIGHTLINER 114SD; 2014 FREIGHTLINER 108SD
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain 2014 model year Freightliner and Western Star trucks manufactured between August 5, 2013, and November 15, 2013, that are equipped with IMMI-brand L9 seat belt buckles. The affected models include the Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, 122SD, Coronado, Argosy, Cascadia, Columbia, and M2 Business Class, as well as the Western Star 4700 and 4900. The problem is that when the seat belt release button is pressed, the latch plate can remain partially engaged with the buckle, making it difficult to unlatch the seat belt. This condition could hinder a person's ability to exit the vehicle quickly in an emergency, increasing the risk of injury.
To remedy this issue, Daimler dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt buckle at no charge to vehicle owners. The recall began on May 22, 2014. Owners of affected vehicles should contact Daimler Trucks North America at 1-800-385-4357, referencing campaign number FL-661, to arrange an appointment with a dealer for inspection and replacement of the buckle if necessary.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
If the latch plate remains partially engaged after the button is pressed, egress from the vehicle could be hindered which would increase the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt buckle, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 22, 2014. Owners may contact Daimler at 1-800-385-4357. DTNA's number for this campaign is FL-661. Note: This is an expansion of recall 13V-604.
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2014 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, 122SD, Coronado, Argosy, Cascadia, Columbia, and M2 Business Class, and Western Star 4700, and 4900 vehicles manufactured August 5, 2013, through November 15, 2013, and equipped with IMMI-brand L9 seat belt buckles. When the button is pressed to release the seat belt, the latch plate can become partially engaged with the buckle, making the seat belt difficult to unlatch. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.